WBG Recruitment Drivefor African Nationals

HTTP://WWW.WORLDBANK.ORG/AFRICA-RECRUITMENTAPPLICATION DEADLINE: AUGUST 31, 2015

A career with us offers a unique opportunity for qualified

individuals with a passion for international development to

contribute to solving some of the world’s most pressing

problems. Bank Group staff work with governments,

civil society groups, the private sector, and others in

developing countries around the world, and in all areas

of development, from policy and strategic advice to

the identification, preparation, appraisal and supervision

of development projects.

We are accepting applications for Specialists in the following areas: Agriculture; Education; Energy and Extractives; Environment and Natural Resources; Finance and Markets; Governance; Health, Nutrition, and Population; Macroeconomics and Fiscal Management; Poverty; Social Protection and Labor; Trade and Competitiveness; Transport and Information Technology; Urban, Rural, and Social Development; and Water. There are also opportunities for Investment Officers, and Information and Technology Solutions (ITS) experts.

Expanding the diversity of our workforce is an important strategic objective for the World Bank Group, and to this end, we are launching a recruitment drive aimed at increasing the number of Sub-Saharan African staff. This effort reflects the commitment of Bank Group leadership to building a more diverse and inclusive workforce, in which nationals of Sub-Saharan African countries can play a key role in achieving the Bank Group’s twin goals of ending extreme poverty and boosting shared prosperity.

Employment opportunities will be available in various technical areas and professional streams for talented young professionals and mid-career professionals to contribute and grow their skills. Positions may be based in Washington, DC, or in a country office.

Interested candidates should apply at http://www.worldbank.org/africa-recruitment. All Applications must be received by August 31, 2015. Qualified candidates will be interviewed at the beginning of September 2015 in various locations in Africa and Europe. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

QUALIFICATIONS

• ENTRY-LEVEL POSITIONS: Advanced Degree (Masters or PhD) with 5 years relevant experience

• MID-YEAR CAREER PROFESSIONALS: Advanced Degree (Masters or PhD) plus 8 years of relevant professional experience

• A demonstrated capacity for strategic thinking

• Ability to discuss relevant development policies and priorities

• Fluent in English

• Very good writing & communications skills